University of the Algarve: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1268 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 492 of 2,786 | In Europe |
| # 9 of 95 | In Portugal |
| # 33 of 14,131 | For Hospitality and Hotel Management |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
40%
Enrollment
10,496
Languages
Portuguese;English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 40% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | September to July (September - January; February-July) |
| Enrollment | 10,496 |
We've calculated the 40% acceptance rate for University of the Algarve based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at University of the Algarve.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
University of the Algarve faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up University of the Algarve.
Department/Division : Biomedical Sciences and Medicine
Biomedicine
Medicine
Faculty : Economics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Sociology
Tourism
Faculty : Human and Social Sciences
Archaeology
Educational Sciences
History
Literature
Modern Languages
Psychology
Visual Arts
Faculty : Science and Technology
Agronomy
Applied Mathematics
Bioengineering
Biology
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Computer Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Landscape Architecture
Marine Biology
Marine Science and Oceanography
Mathematics
Pharmacy
Research Division : Archaeology and Evolution of Human Behaviour
Archaeology
History
Research Division : Arts and Communication
Performing Arts
Visual Arts
Research Division : Biomedical Research
Health Sciences
Research Division : Electronics, Optoelectronics and Telecommunications
Computer Science
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Research Division : Marine and Environmental Research
Marine Science and Oceanography
Research Division : Marine Sciences
Marine Science and Oceanography
Research Division : Mediterranean Bioresources and Food
Biological and Life Sciences
Research Division : Spatial and Organizational Dynamics
Anthropology
Demography and Population
Geography (Human)
Regional Studies
Sociology
School : Education and Communication
Communication Studies
Design
Educational Technology
Foreign Languages Education
Multimedia
Special Education
Sports
Teacher Training
School : Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Food Technology
Mechanical Engineering
School : Health
Dietetics
Nursing
Nutrition
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Radiology
School : Management, Hospitality and Tourism
Accountancy
Hotel Management
Management
Marketing
Tourism
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of the Algarve.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
Diploma de técnico superior profissional
Accountancy
Computer Graphics
Computer Networks
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Hygiene
Mechanical Engineering
Secretarial Studies
Tourism
Licenciado
Agricultural Engineering
Agronomy
Applied Mathematics
Archaeology
Biochemistry
Bioengineering
Biology
Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Business Administration
Civil Engineering
Communication Arts
Communication Studies
Computer Engineering
Cultural Studies
Design
Dietetics
Economics
Education of the Socially Disadvantaged
Educational Sciences
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Food Technology
Heritage Preservation
Hotel Management
Information Technology
Laboratory Techniques
Landscape Architecture
Literature
Management
Marine Biology
Marketing
Mechanical Engineering
Medicine
Modern Languages
Nursing
Nutrition
Pharmacy
Primary Education
Psychology
Radiology
Sociology
Special Education
Sports
Tourism
Treatment Techniques
Visual Arts
Mestre
Accountancy
Agricultural Business
Aquaculture
Archaeology
Bioengineering
Biology
Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Clinical Psychology
Coastal Studies
Cognitive Sciences
Computer Engineering
Design
Earth Sciences
Economics
Education of the Socially Disadvantaged
Educational Administration
Educational Psychology
Educational Sciences
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Energy Engineering
Finance
Fishery
Food Technology
Foreign Languages Education
Gerontology
Health Administration
Heritage Preservation
History
Horticulture
Hotel Management
Human Resources
Humanities and Social Science Education
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Landscape Architecture
Management
Marine Biology
Marine Science and Oceanography
Marketing
Mathematics Education
Mechanical Engineering
Medicine
Microbiology
Modern Languages
Molecular Biology
Native Language Education
Neurosciences
Nursing
Occupational Health
Oncology
Pharmacy
Preschool Education
Primary Education
Psychology
Science Education
Secondary Education
Social Work
Sociology
Special Education
Taxation
Teacher Training
Telecommunications Engineering
Tourism
Water Management
Water Science
Doutor
Agriculture
Archaeology
Biological and Life Sciences
Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Coastal Studies
Computer Engineering
Computer Graphics
Economics
Electronic Engineering
Environmental Studies
Literature
Management
Marine Science and Oceanography
Mathematics
Modern Languages
Psychology
Sociology
Soil Science
Telecommunications Engineering
Tourism
Research profile
University of the Algarve has published 17,167 scientific papers with 414,130 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Ecology, Engineering, Geology, Physics, Geography and Cartography, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Biology |
11,178
/ 325,242
|
|---|---|
| Environmental Science |
10,625
/ 282,650
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
8,694
/ 183,702
|
| Chemistry |
7,940
/ 239,410
|
| Ecology |
6,735
/ 202,697
|
| Engineering |
6,732
/ 172,736
|
| Geology |
6,152
/ 171,610
|
| Physics |
5,892
/ 145,188
|
| Geography and Cartography |
5,643
/ 124,311
|
| Computer Science |
5,333
/ 137,958
|
| Medicine |
5,293
/ 136,948
|
| Biochemistry |
4,931
/ 165,536
|
| Genetics |
4,438
/ 144,086
|
| Philosophy |
4,080
/ 69,168
|
| Paleontology |
3,754
/ 107,544
|
| History |
3,730
/ 80,309
|
| Organic chemistry |
3,688
/ 118,725
|
| Political Science |
3,647
/ 74,320
|
| Archaeology |
3,568
/ 78,335
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
3,473
/ 80,135
|
| Wildlife and Fisheries Management |
3,367
/ 104,027
|
| Oceanography |
3,311
/ 96,470
|
| Law |
3,289
/ 72,920
|
| Sociology |
3,066
/ 70,269
|
| Botany |
2,938
/ 98,865
|
| Psychology |
2,815
/ 60,368
|
| Business |
2,743
/ 57,057
|
| Materials Science |
2,701
/ 73,915
|
| Mathematics |
2,496
/ 57,381
|
| Statistics |
1,994
/ 50,938
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
1,836
/ 41,127
|
| Linguistics |
1,784
/ 36,463
|
| Pathology |
1,748
/ 38,991
|
| Economics |
1,664
/ 35,101
|
| Environmental Management |
1,484
/ 47,132
|
| Art & Design |
1,421
/ 25,292
|
| Public Health |
1,380
/ 42,030
|
| Optics |
1,323
/ 28,775
|
| Demography |
1,312
/ 39,796
|
| Zoology |
1,311
/ 37,635
|
Annual publication & citation counts
3 Notable alumni
1. Edgar Pêra
1960-. (aged 66)
screenwriter
film director
film editor
Edgar Henrique Clemente Pêra is a Portuguese filmmaker. Pêra is also a fine artist and a graphic comics artist. and writes fiction and cinema essays (PhD). Edgar Pêra studied Psychology, but switched to Film at the Portuguese National Conservatory, presently Lisbon Theatre and Film School (Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema). Aka Mr. Ego (scripts), Man-Kamera (image), Artur Cyanetto (sound)....
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2. Diogo Piçarra
1990-. (aged 36)
singer
Diogo Piçarra is a Portuguese singer. He rose to fame after winning the fifth season of Ídolos, the Portuguese version of Pop Idol in 2012.
3. Adjany Costa
1989-. (aged 37)
politician
environmentalist
Adjany da Silva Freitas Costa is an Angolan biologist and conservationist from Huambo who served as the Angolan Minister of Culture, Tourism and Environment from April to October 2020.
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All 3 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
UAlgUniversidade do Algarve
Founded
1979
Motto
Estudar Onde é Bom ViverStudy Where You Would Like to Live
Colors
blue, white
Academic calendar
September to July (September - January; February-July)
Address
Campus de Gambelas Ed. 2 - Piso 1, Gab. 1.6 Faro, Algarve, 8005-139 Portugal
City Population
65,000
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